abstractly

Example Sentences

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The Iranian people are asking us to honor these principles — not abstractly, but concretely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Song expressed confidence about the future of stratospheric aerosols, which he refers to as “sunscreen for Earth” or, more abstractly, “Ozempic for climate change.”

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2024

"It showed us literally, and not just abstractly, that queer alternatives are possible in our country."

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2023

Then, he transfers the pigment of the photocopy onto an abstractly painted canvas — carefully using a toothbrush to remove the paper — and then paints on architectural line drawings.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Michael Burry focused, abstractly, on the structure of the loans, and bet on pools with high concentrations of the types that he believed were designed to fail.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis